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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.60, 4,830.52 and 1,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.60, 4,830.52 and 1,349.56 is: 2,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.60 : 4,830.52 = 1,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.60/4,830.52 = 1,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.60x = 4,830.52 × 1,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.60x = 6,519,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,519,076.57/3,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.92

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